Medical Group Practices
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 15439
Full-time: 32-40 hours per week
Fully remote
Summary:
The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.
- Our department consists of eight team members: a Director, two Managers, four Analysts, and one Accountant. We are part of the MaineHealth Medical Group Southern Region and support all southern region practices. Our team is responsible for a wide range of critical financial operations, including:
- Developing annual practice budgets and physician targets.
- Supporting senior practice leaders with strategic financial guidance.
- Creating prospective pro forma for program expansions, physician additions, and other growth initiatives.
- Managing the capital budget for all practices.
- Assisting with monthly financial close processes.
- Analyzing monthly financials and providing variance analysis of actual results compared to budget.
Additionally, we handle various daily financial tasks essential to the smooth operation of our practices. Our work plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the southern region practices within MaineHealth.
- During the summer, the intern will assist with financial and operational tasks that support the southern region practices. These tasks include:
- Staff Requisitions: Assisting with tracking and processing staffing requests to ensure accurate documentation and timely approvals.
- Capital Budget Support: Contributing to the preparation and analysis of the capital budget, including reviewing project submissions, gathering data, and developing reports to be sent to leaders.
- Operating Budget Support: Helping with the reconciliation of operating budgets, as well as assisting in variance analysis and reporting.
- Daily Financial Tasks: Supporting day-to-day operations, such as data entry, reconciliations, and other finance duties associated with maintaining financial accuracy.
These projects and tasks will provide the intern with exposure to various aspects of healthcare finance while contributing to the success of our team’s goals.
Preference will be given to undergraduate senior students who are studying accounting or finance.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate’s Degree program, Bachelor’s Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
- License/Certifications: N/A
- Experience: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine’s largest employer. Our interns are a part of our care team and we provide extensive professional development opportunities, training programs, and mentorship so you get the most out of your summer with us! We’re proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career. Visit our website to learn more about the program.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
